Tragedy In The Poconos: Sag Harbor Boy, 12, Killed In Rafting Accident On School Trip
A 12-year-old Long Island boy was killed in a rafting accident on a school trip to the Poconos in Pennsylvania on Wednesday, May 27.
Cesar Albarracin Guncay, a sixth-grader in Sag Harbor Union Free School District, was one of five people on a raft in the Lehigh River when it turned over, Newsday reported. The other four were rescued safely, authorities said.
Albarracin Guncay was pulled from the water and taken to a nearby park, Marvin Gardens, where he was pronounced dead, officials told Newsday. His autopsy was scheduled for Thursday, May 28.
The youngster was described as “a kind, hands…
Slain Bellport Woman Was Mom Of Three, Boyfriend Suspect Was Fresh Out Of Prison
The woman who was killed at a Long Island gas station was stabbed to death by her boyfriend, who had just been released from prison in March, according to her family and authorities.
Juliann Bachmann, 30, was the mother of three children ages 10, 3, and 1, according to an online fundraiser launched by her sister, Kristen.
“As her only sister, I beg for your help,” Kristen Bachmann wrote in the GoFundMe. “My nieces and nephew no longer have their sole provider. As my family and I navigate these excruciatingly painful times, we ask for any help her friends and community can offer.”
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Miller Place Boy, 14, Dies From Car Crash Injuries — See His Brother's Heartbreaking Tribute
A 14-year-old Long Island boy has died from his injuries suffered in a pickup truck crash following a weeks-long hospital battle, his family said Thursday, April 30.
Andrew Salgado, of Miller Place, was remembered in a touching Instagram post by his older brother, Joseph.
“I could go on and on with memories we have together because we did EVERYTHING together,” Joseph Salgado wrote. “I would do anything to have one more catch outside with you, come watch one more of your soccer games, and even play one more game of rocket league.”
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US Marshals Arrest Suspect In Slaying Of Young Mom In Atlantic City: Prosecutor
A 26-year-old Atlantic City man was arrested and charged following a fatal shooting, authorities announced Friday, May 1.
At 9:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 22, officers responded to 2202 Hamilton Ave. and found Jaylou Marlenne Pineda Lopez, 22, with a gunshot wound, the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office said. She was pronounced dead at the scene, authorities said.
Franklin Felipe De La Paz was arrested on Thursday, April 30 by members of the Atlantic City Police Department, Pleasantville Police Department, United States Marshals Service, and Homeland Security Investigations, auth…
Virginia Motorcyclist Killed In Crash Before Daughter’s Graduation
A Virginia family is grieving the sudden loss of a husband and father after a fatal motorcycle crash.
Dan Murray died on Wednesday, April 15, leaving behind his wife, Maureen, and their two daughters, including one who is preparing to graduate, according to those closest to him.
In Alexandria, friends and loved ones say Murray — affectionately known as “Shorty” — was a devoted family man who always showed up for others.
“Dan was a devoted husband, a loving father, and someone who showed up for others without hesitation,” organizers of a fundraiser set up for his family after his death wrot…
Fast-Moving Fire Destroys Tiptons' Logging And Sawmill As Neighbors Step Up For Family
A fast-moving fire tore through a historic Carroll County sawmill, destroying a multi-generation family business in hours and leaving a Maryland community reeling.
On Thursday, April 16, the blaze engulfed Tiptons' Logging and Sawmill in Union Bridge, completely gutting the structure and leaving behind charred wreckage.
No injuries were reported, but the "community lost a beloved spot, taking with it decades of hard work, irreplaceable equipment, and the livelihood of three generations," organizers said.
In the hours since the fire, there has been an outpouring of support from neighbors as…
Man Clings To Life After Devastating Car Wreck, LI Community Rallies In Fundraiser
The Long Island community has rallied in support of a man who suffered devastating injuries recently in a car crash.
Tony Gestone was severely injured in the wreck on Thursday, April 9, and has already undergone brain surgery and faces a long road to recovery, according to a GoFundMe created for his family.
“He is currently fighting for his life with severe injuries, including brain damage, spinal damage, and two collapsed lungs, among other things,” organizer Antonina Galasso wrote in the fundraiser. “Doctors have given Tony a very limited chance of survival. And if he does survive, it is …
36-Year-Old NJ Dad Killed In Heavy Machinery Incident Identified: PA State Police
A New Jersey man was killed in a heavy machinery incident in Pennsylvania has been identified, State Police told Daily Voice on Tuesday, March 31.
Marco Poveda, 36, of Rochelle Park, previously of Hackensack, died after suffering catastrophic injuries while working at a property on the 100 block of Mahanoy Avenue in Rush Township, at approximately 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 28, according to state police.
Troopers from the Frackville Crime Unit responded to assist EMS at the scene, where Poveda was pronounced dead following the incident, authorities said. Police determined th…
Virginia Father, Coach, Architect Remembered For Life He Built On And Off The Field
A Virginia father, soccer coach, and architect is being remembered for the life he built — both on job sites and in the lives of the people around him.
Denis Xavier, 45, died on Tuesday, March 24, after a battle with cancer, his loved ones confirmed.
Across Northern Virginia and DC, where he worked and coached, the loss is being felt by families who knew him in very different ways.
Some knew him through his work.
As an architect and builder, Denis spent years helping shape projects across the region, leaving behind something tangible in the communities he was part of.
Others knew him fro…
Final Post Captures Joy Before Fire Killed NHL Reporter, 3 Kids As Donations Grow
Hockey fans around the world are rallying to support the husband of a beloved NHL reporter who died in a house fire with her three children.
A GoFundMe page was launched in memory of Minnesota Wild reporter Jessi Pierce and her children, Hudson, Cayden, and Avery. The four were killed when their house caught fire in White Bear Lake, Minnesota, early on Saturday, March 21.
At least $128,700 was raised from more than 1,400 donations as of Monday, March 23.
"Jessi had a larger-than-life personality and an even bigger heart," fundraiser organizer Diana Johnson-Salvador wrote. "She wa…
Family Mourning Sudden Loss Of Boy, 10, In Yonkers — Here's How To Help Them
A Westchester County family is grieving the sudden loss of a 10-year-old boy whose death has left loved ones heartbroken.
Jhostin De La Rosa died on Monday, March 17, according to his family, who described his death as "sudden and unimaginable."
“On March 17, our family lost a piece of our hearts. My little brother, Jhostin, passed away at only 10 years old,” his brother, Geovanny De La Rosa, wrote. More information about his death was not made public.
His family said the loss has been overwhelming.
"Our family is struggling to come to terms with a loss that no words can truly…
Teen Charged In Deadly Route 1 Woodbridge Police Pursuit: NJ AG
An 18-year-old Iselin teen has been charged following a police pursuit in Woodbridge that led to the death of a 17-year-old girl, authorities announced Thursday, Feb. 26.
On Thursday, Feb. 19, just before midnight, Woodbridge police officer Khari Manzini was pursuing a Nissan Maxima driven by Mikael Salman that was driving at a high rate of speed southbound on Route 1, the Attorney General’s Office of Public Integrity and Accountability said.
One minute into the pursuit, the Nissan crashed into another vehicle near Gil Lane, authorities said. Salman's passenger, Karla Gamero, was pronounced…
